With an extremely active hurricane season looming, an oil spill in the Gulf that could make matters even worse, and local disasters such as floods and home fires, the American Red Cross South Florida Region is launching today a new disaster relief fundraising drive.

PLANTATION, FL (July 21, 2010) — Water, sand and cool tropical breezes, are just some of the things you can find at the beach and at the American Red Cross Broward County Chapter’s Beach Ball on October 23.

American Red Cross volunteers spent weeks aboard the USNS Comfort translating for the doctors who were treating the most severely injured by the Haiti earthquake of January 12, 2010. Watch as they share their stories of hope with us.

South Florida is used to high temperatures; after all we are in the Sunshine State. But in recent years, excessive heat due to heat waves has caused more deaths than all other weather events, including floods.

Announcing the latest dates for the I'm 4 Red Cross campaign in July and August. You won't want to miss the fantastic dining opportunities we have available for you!

The warm weather is finally back in South Florida and many families are going outdoors for pool, lake and beach fun. But a good time can turn into tragedy in a matter of seconds unless you know what to do.